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National Police Week is May 12-18, 2019

By Jason Rector

National Police Week signals a time in our communities and across the country to pause, remember the fallen, and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

National Police week runs May 12 through May 18, 2019. Help remember the officers that died in the line of duty while trying to do their job. 163 Officers were killed in the United States last year alone. Officers are killed for many terrible reasons including violent attacks and accidents. Please keep the safety of our officers in mind. On the street, you can do your part every day by slowing down and giving us room to work.

If you weren't already aware, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. The law was amended and singed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year.


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This story was posted on 2019-05-13 20:54:32
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